Mandar Parab is a distinguished broadcast journalist and media strategist with over three decades of experience across print, television, and digital platforms. At FFT New Media he bridges the gap between traditional journalistic ethics and the fast-paced evolution of modern digital consumption. His career is defined by a rare versatility, having mastered storytelling in Hindi, English, and Marathi, and successfully navigating the complexities of regional and national news.
Mandar’s journey has taken him from the grit of on-ground reporting to the highest echelons of newsroom leadership. As the former Editor-in-Chief who built Zee 24 Taas into one of Maharashtra’s most influential and trusted news channels, he redefined how regional news is delivered and perceived. His professional footprint spans India’s most prestigious media houses, including Times Now, Zee News, Sahara Samay, Focus News, Live India, Mi Marathi, and Mumbai Doordarshan.
Throughout his tenure, Mandar has interviewed the nation’s most powerful political and public figures, breaking stories that shifted national conversations. Today, in his role as Managing Editor of FFT New Media, he is dedicated to harnessing new-age platforms to ensure that "speed" never comes at the cost of "substance." For Mandar, the mission remains unchanged: asking the right questions and providing viewers with honest, credible, and multi-dimensional perspectives.
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